Philosophy
In the Art and Design Department at Milestone, our aim is to extend the students’ horizons and give them an appreciation of the world of art, both within and outside school, while engaging them in tasks which they enjoy and which attract their attention and enthusiasm. We aim for all students to extend their abilities to concentrate, by looking, listening and following instructions which along with an anticipation of the next step and a burgeoning of independence are considered to be signs of progress.
Statement of intent
At Milestone, students in Art and Design will be encouraged to:
- Use a variety of materials and processes for sensory exploration
- Respond to familiar ideas and themes
- Investigate and combine materials and processes to make images and artefacts
- Experience and experiment with colour, line, shape, texture, pattern and form
- Explore different materials and processes
- Extend communication skills in a practical way, expressing in visual terms what they see, feel and think – on their own or working with others
- Value and assess their own and others’ achievements.
Curriculum
In Phases 1 and 2 class teams are responsible for implementing the Art and Design curriculum with opportunities for Upper Phase 2 to experience specialist art a term per class While in Phase 3, 4 and 5 it is taught by a specialist art teacher. All students in Phase 3 have a weekly lesson, skills are differentiated and taught through topics which last the term and follow a 3-year rolling programme. In Phase 4 and 5, the students are part of a carousel between all the arts subjects so allowing them to either experience a variety of the Arts for the year. Their topics run for 2 terms and follow a 2-year rolling programme. Topics cover skills such as drawing and painting, printing, collage, sculpture and ICT.
All the students in Phase 3 and 4 also have the opportunity to share their artwork during formal Art Exhibitions as well as displays in the art room and around school. Students from Phase 3 and 4 have the opportunity to work towards the Arts Award Qualification.
Primary – Phases 1 & 2
Art lessons will provide Brook Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of texture, colour, pattern and form with hands-on experiences. Brook students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes. Their skills will be developed through sensory play and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
Art lessons will provide Stream Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of texture, colour, pattern and form with hands-on memorable experiences. Stream students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through sensory play and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
Art lessons will provide River Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of materials, processes, colour, line, shape, texture, pattern and form in response to the world around them. Stream students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through meaningful and ambitious projects and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers, beginning to reflect and evaluate on their own work and the work of others. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
The art and design curriculum has been designed and sequenced to build in skills (where appropriate) such as drawing, painting and sculpture, using tools such as pencil, charcoal, paint and clay. Every Phase 2 pupil will have their own art sketchbook to record their art and give them an opportunity to review and revisit their learning over time. The artists, architects and sculptures chosen reflect our culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Art lessons will provide Waterfall Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of materials, processes, colour, line, shape, texture, pattern and form in response to the world around them. Waterfall students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through meaningful and ambitious projects and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. Waterfall pupils will be able to reflect and evaluate their own work and the work of others. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will expose pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Brook pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation. Focus is placed on the process and the experience rather than the outcome.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Stream pupils will be encouraged to communicate, in their preferred way, what they see or how particular work makes them feel. Students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes through exposure of varied artists and craftspeople’s work. Stream pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. River pupils will be encouraged to communicate, in their preferred way, what they see or how particular work makes them feel. Students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes through exposure of varied artists and craftspeople’s work. River pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Waterfall pupils will be encouraged to study varied artists and craftspeople’s work, have discussions on what the art is communicating to them. Waterfall pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using different processes including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and digital media. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
Through the exposure of a variety of engaging experiences pupils will find confidence in themselves and the process of making and seeing art. Pupils will discover talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own well-being.
Through the exposure of a variety of engaging experiences pupils will find confidence in themselves and the process of making and seeing art. Pupils will discover talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own well-being.All pupils in Phase 2, irrespective of their curriculum pathway, will have opportunities to experience and learn through art and design. The learning in each pathway will look different and be sufficiently challenging for individual pupils. Every Phase 2 pupil will have their own art sketchbook to record their art and give them an opportunity to review and revisit their learning over time. The artists, architects and sculptures chosen reflect our culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Pupils will value their achievements and gain independence, confidence and an ability to express artist opinions. They will have knowledge of a variety of artists and an understanding of what materials were used to create their work. River pupils will hone talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own future well-being.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Waterfall pupils will be encouraged to study varied artists and craftspeople’s work, have discussions on what the art is communicating to them. Waterfall pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using different processes including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and digital media. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
Secondary – Phases 3 & 4
Art lessons will provide Brook Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of texture, colour, pattern and form with hands-on experiences. Brook students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes. Their skills will be developed through sensory play and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum.
Art lessons will provide Stream Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of texture, colour, pattern and form with hands-on memorable experiences. Stream students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through sensory play and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
Art lessons will provide River Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of materials, processes, colour, line, shape, texture, pattern and form in response to the world around them. Stream students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through meaningful and ambitious projects and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers, beginning to reflect and evaluate on their own work and the work of others. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
Art lessons will provide Waterfall Pathway Learners a diverse exploration of materials, processes, colour, line, shape, texture, pattern and form in response to the world around them. Waterfall students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes and make choices using their preferred means of communication and supported with visuals. Their skills will be developed through meaningful and ambitious projects and linked to artistic themes. Pupils will be given the opportunity to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. Waterfall pupils will be able to reflect and evaluate their own work and the work of others. We will create memorable experiences where the skills learnt can be applied into different areas of the curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet working artists.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will expose pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Brook pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation. Focus is placed on the process and the experience rather than the outcome.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Stream pupils will be encouraged to communicate, in their preferred way, what they see or how particular work makes them feel. Students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes through exposure of varied artists and craftspeople’s work. Stream pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. River pupils will be encouraged to communicate, in their preferred way, what they see or how particular work makes them feel. Students will be supported with opportunities to express their likes and dislikes through exposure of varied artists and craftspeople’s work. River pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using processes that introduce pupils to different sensory experiences. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
There are weekly Art lessons following a scheme of work that will introduce pupils to a range of different themes and artists. Waterfall pupils will be encouraged to study varied artists and craftspeople’s work, have discussions on what the art is communicating to them. Waterfall pupils will create work inspired by these artists in an accessible and inclusive way, using different processes including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and digital media. Pupils will be given autonomy at every opportunity so they have an opportunity to be creative and use their imagination. A wide range of materials and activities will engage and interest pupils leading to an excitement in creation.
Through the exposure of a variety of engaging experiences pupils will find confidence in themselves and the process of making and seeing art. Pupils will discover talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own well-being.
Through the exposure of a variety of engaging experiences pupils will find confidence in themselves and the process of making and seeing art. Pupils will gain confidence in working independently and increase autonomy in their creative ideas. Pupils will discover talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own well-being.
Pupils will value their achievements and gain independence, confidence and an ability to express artist opinions. They will have knowledge of a variety of artists and an understanding of what materials were used to create their work. River pupils will hone talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and as a tool pupils can use for their own future well-being.
Pupils will value their achievements and gain independence, confidence and an ability to express artist opinions. They will have knowledge of a variety of artists and an understanding of what materials were used to create their work. Waterfall pupils will hone talents that they can use in other areas of the curriculum and in their future career paths or as a tool pupils can use for their own well-being.